Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
I specialize in working with individuals who are looking for guidance, understanding, objectivity, and hopeful inspiration. I take an individualized therapeutic approach to each clients' needs after first assessing and determining the most helpful treatment. I prefer to determine a person's positive qualities and assist them in building upon those qualities to reach their emotional and life goa...
I have over nine years of social work experience, the past almost seven has been in a counseling setting. I am comfortable working with and have experience with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples and families from all walks of life. My particular interests are in adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment to illness or new diagnosis, adolescent adjustment issues, and...
Anxiety and depression can make us feel lost and stuck, not knowing where to start. Worrying about the future and dwelling on the past leads to overthinking, stress and burnout. Therapy is a healthy place to start. I am here as a guide. Together, we can navigate the feelings and emotions that have been weighing you down and release past traumas that have accumulated over time. We will change ol...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in empirically supported treatments for trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in individual and group therapy for adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma. I primarily practice from a cognitive-behavioral approach and use a life-span framework to understand how individuals form...
Have you struggled with feeling good about yourself? How does your perception of yourself impact your life? Each of us have lived experiences that leave imprints on our lives sometimes impacting our ability to connect to ourselves and those around us. I aim to foster a space that is not only safe in therapy, but also brave in order to encourage---growth, self-discovery, and healing. I work with...
I believe that timing is everything in therapy. Our work together requires you to feel a nudge, no matter how small towards a desired change. I work with adults who want to work through their trauma, because they recognize that it prevents them from recovering from their eating disorder or living an anxiety free life. If you are someone who recognizes that they feel stuck in old coping patterns...
If your child is hurting, imagine a life where hope enters in, allowing that pain to heal so your child can begin to feel whole again. With a strong background in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and adolescent depression and anxiety, I work with teens, tweens & young adults. I offer a client-centered, strength-based, philosophy. I work to quiet the mind, uncover resiliency & provide hop...
I enjoy working with children, teens and adults and look forward to working with you! We will work together to develop your strengths and reach your goals. In a safe and non-judgemental environment, we will explore strategies and techniques to help you cope with any number of life stressors and challenges. With compassion and understanding, I provide support and feedback to help address your...
Do you need an out-of-the-box therapist? Are you feeling sad or feel that you have little to no energy or oomph? Or maybe you just feel differently than normal and can't quite explain what's going on? Is life just flat out hard?! I get it, come talk to me! I am not your conventional therapist, and I am invested in you making it through this period of your life. I have a knack for empathizing an...
I seek to empathically meet my clients where they are at. Together, we will build a therapeutic relationship in which your sense of safety and being supported is paramount. I work to bring about the changes you want, including greater functioning and life satisfaction. I strongly believe that each of my clients are an expert in themselves, and thus, I am optimistic that between both of our...
What is YOUR desired journey? Life is a journey which provides us with many challenges that may seem insurmountable, however, these challenges can help us grow. In therapy, we will work through your presented challenges to help you grow in your desired way. The key to your destiny is held in your own hands; you are an expert your own life and have the inner strength and ability to help yourself...
In an effort to cultivate an opportunity for healing and living a more peaceful and fulfilling life, together we will explore your current ways of being and seek to recognize behavioral patterns; I am committed to assisting clients as they work to improve their relationship with themself and others. I utilize humor, compassion, and empathy when providing guidance on beneficial skills and tools ...
Currently accepting new clients for video/phone sessions. You want to be loved and experience pleasure, but getting there can be difficult, especially when global fear about COVID19 affects us. Many are struggling with isolation, anxiety and lack of hope for the future in these uncertain times. This leaves us feeling lonely, scared and depressed with strain both personally and in relationships....
For the past 25 years, Dr. Kim Lehnert has been applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, trauma, substance abuse, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and self-harm/suicidal behaviors. Dr. Lehnert works with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults providing individual therapy,...
